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Best Reel
I love this reel, and I use it for almost everything.
Has a great line capacity and lots of power. I just caught a 35+lb Salmon with it from shore and the drag was ultra smooth. When I wanted to put the screws to the fish, the drag had enough power to grind a trophy salmon to a halt. I wish I had five of these.
Anyone who complains about the noise it makes should give their head a shake. This is NOT a $500 reel, it just performs like one.
September 24, 2013

Solid Performance - Very Reliable
I own both this reel (Stradic FJ) and the lighterweight C14.
This reel has a much more "solid" feel to it than the C14. Its quite a bit heavier, so it balances with more of my outfits than the C14 does.
I use the C14 on my medium to light setups.
If I had to make the choice between the FJ and the C14 I would personally go with the FJ based on personal preference. I just like the way it balances some of my med-heavy to heavy setups.
Have had absolutely no problem with the reel. It is dependable, and the 3000 size reel combined with a medium-heavy rod allows you to get some big fish through thick cover. Handles 5 to 8 lb bass with ease... Great drag system...
Works well with power pro and flurocarbon leader.
It is my favorite reel; Hasn't let me down, and don't expect it to anytime soon.
September 18, 2012

The best yet.
This is by far the best reel I have ever owned. I've been fishing over 55 years. I've owned quite a few rigs. Only negative is the price. As other reviews have stated, it is pricey. That said, I would purchase it again. No regrets. It will most likely outlast me.
April 4, 2013

casts an mile
Paired this reel with Seaguar Kanzen 15 lb braid, and it casts a mile. Hook up a 4 inch jerk bait and you'll improve your cast distance by half. Incredible!
January 18, 2013

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I would like to pair a Shimano Stradic FJ Spinning reel (ST1000FJ) with a Browning Fishing Hi Power Spinning Rod (HP60LS). Are the two compatible? ie. will the rod holder of this rod PHYSICALLY fit the attatchment part of the Shimano reel? (I ask this because I have noticed that some reels have a 7cm x 1.5cm rod attatchment piece where others are only 5cm x 1.5cm.

Do not put a $180 spinning reel on a $60 rod. Start with something comparable to a Shimano Compre or a Abu Garcia Vendetta. Extra dollars spent on the rod will enhance your fishing experience (and your success) more than spending dollars on a spinning reel.

I have mine on a 5'6" IM7 Berkley but the rod would really depend on your style of fishing. I would also pair this up with a bionic blade or the matching carbonlite. For something a bit less expensive perhaps a crappie maxx spinning rod on the IM6 blank. This is what I would purchase if I needed to replace the Berkley I currently have.

When i look at the reels there are 7 choices i believe? I can not figure out which reel is the 4000, 3000, ect. i want to buy the new 2012 stradicfj 4000 6.0.1 gear ratio. can you help me figure this out?

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The difference between the two reels are the 3000 has 15 pounds of drag while the 4000 has 20 pounds of drag. The 4000 has more line capacity, and also it is a bit heavier than the 3000. Other than that they are pretty much the same!

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